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How we started
How we started
Field assessments in earthquake-affected communities in Myanmar revealed a harsh reality: young people have faced prolonged educational disruption since COVID-19, compounded by the 2021 coup, political repression, economic collapse, and recurring natural disasters. The current education system functions like a factory—reducing human potential to test scores, tuition fees, and institutional approval—while devaluing creativity, vocational skills, and community knowledge. As stateless and marginalized youths face exclusion from schooling, shrinking opportunities, and the looming threat of conscription, KAWI emerged as a response: to reimagine education as diverse, alive, and centered on human dignity.
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission & Vision
Centering decolonized knowledge, heritage, creativity, and critical dialogue.
Sharing power through student–staff partnerships that make youth co-creators of their education.
Nurturing moral imagination to envision just futures and reimagine systems beyond oppression.
Redefining success so young people can cherish their lives and pursue meaningful purpose
Living with Love and Awareness: reclaiming joy, creativity, and humanity while confronting reality.
No Saviorism: youth lead their own struggles for liberation.
No Hierarchy of Knowledge: valuing and redistributing diverse ways of knowing.
KAWI Team
CORE MEMBERS
Pone Nyet Aung
Pone Nyet Aung
Pone Nyet Aung is a senior student majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics. She has been actively engaged in projects and initiatives related to civic engagement, education, and mental health, gaining valuable experience in these areas. Fun Fact about her is that she is a big cat enthusiast and has a beloved black cat. 🐈⬛
The The Zuu Zin
The The Zuu Zin
Zuu is a former 3rd-year medical student and now a senior liberal arts and science student majoring in politics. Zuu studies politics and carries deep interests in public health, urban design, and how knowledge itself is shaped. As the project lead of KAWI, Zuu sees themselves as a co-learner and co-dreamer who will walk along the journey to reclaim marginalized ways of knowing, rewrite our own identities, and become public thinkers and citizens who shape the world we live in. Zuu is often caught thinking about what to eat next. 🐳
Chan Haymarn Thaw
Chan Haymarn Thaw
Chan is a senior student majoring economics and business studies. She has hands-on experience in business operations, partnership development, and project management. Chan loves eating vanilla ice cream, any season, any time!
Ei Phyu Sin Win (Cathryn)
Ei Phyu Sin Win, better known as Cathryn, is a junior Data Science student at Parami University. Rumor has it (a little bird told us!) that she’s got her eyes on the world of ‘management’. Here at KAWI, she’s the one keeping our social media buzzing and lending a hand wherever she’s needed!
Khine Nwe Lin
KhineNwe brings a wild mix of experience to the table. She is currently leveling up as a junior Data Science student. Before, she used to dive deep into Pharmacy and knows the ins and outs of e-commerce and teleconsultation from the front lines. A true KAWI's asset, Khine is also the one behind KAWI's visual designs! 🌊
Khaing Lwin Lwin Thaw
Khai is a junior rising student majoring in Politics, Philosophy & Economics, and Khai makes sure Kawi’s financial operations run smoothly and sustainably.
Lu Htoi
Lu is a sophomore majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Despite facing significant challenges, she has remained committed to her education. Her passion for learning now fuels her work in the Academic Support Team at Kawi.
Phyo
Phyo is a third year student majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Parami University. Phyo is motivated to actively engage in community volunteering work especially in Educational projects.
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